This article that I wrote was previously published through American Mothers Inc.'s national newsletter (AMI Connect) on September 23, 2008
"We're all in this together" is a theme that repeats for me as I consider the spirit of motherhood. I like the idea of us moms banding together for common good and being supportive of each other despite any differences we may have. In this spirit of motherhood, American Mothers' interfaith approach is a great example of collaboration and focusing on what we have in common.
In an unlikely venue, an example of real women who demonstrated "we're all in this together" came from the softball teams of Central Washington University (CWU) and Western Oregon University (WOU). On April 26th, 2008, these competitive women arrived at the softball field ready to battle with the other team for victory. But, after Sara Tucholsky (WOU) hit a home run, she injured her knee and fell to the ground before she could make it around the bases. That's when two of her opponents, Mallory Holtman and Liz Wallace (CWU), got permission from the umpires to carry Sara to home plate so that she could score. The unlikely and inspiring sight had many fans from both sides cheering and crying in unison.
We come to American Mothers from a variety of "teams" based on our faiths and other groups of which we are members, but as American Mothers we are part of a larger, single team of "moms". Since we are on the same team and not in a competition, it just makes sense that we would carry each other around the bases when one of us needs support. So, in the game of life and through our united purpose of strengthening our families, let's keep lifting each other up and remember that "we're all in this together".
Caron Sada, Arizona YM 2008
American Mothers, Inc.®AMI Connect
September 23, 2008
Issue #18
"We're all in this together" is a theme that repeats for me as I consider the spirit of motherhood. I like the idea of us moms banding together for common good and being supportive of each other despite any differences we may have. In this spirit of motherhood, American Mothers' interfaith approach is a great example of collaboration and focusing on what we have in common.
In an unlikely venue, an example of real women who demonstrated "we're all in this together" came from the softball teams of Central Washington University (CWU) and Western Oregon University (WOU). On April 26th, 2008, these competitive women arrived at the softball field ready to battle with the other team for victory. But, after Sara Tucholsky (WOU) hit a home run, she injured her knee and fell to the ground before she could make it around the bases. That's when two of her opponents, Mallory Holtman and Liz Wallace (CWU), got permission from the umpires to carry Sara to home plate so that she could score. The unlikely and inspiring sight had many fans from both sides cheering and crying in unison.
We come to American Mothers from a variety of "teams" based on our faiths and other groups of which we are members, but as American Mothers we are part of a larger, single team of "moms". Since we are on the same team and not in a competition, it just makes sense that we would carry each other around the bases when one of us needs support. So, in the game of life and through our united purpose of strengthening our families, let's keep lifting each other up and remember that "we're all in this together".
Caron Sada, Arizona YM 2008
American Mothers, Inc.®AMI Connect
September 23, 2008
Issue #18
This picture was not with the original article, but I wanted to introduce you to Lynn Johnson, the President of American Mothers, Inc. in Arizona. She is a great leader, great woman and a great mom; she was honored in 2004 as the Arizona Mother of the Year.
For more information about American Mothers the national website is http://www.americanmothers.org/ and the Arizona website is http://www.azmothers.com/
